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Do you get nervous when you have to speak Spanish, even if you've taken months -- or years -- of classes or lessons? You're not alone. Read on as Spanish tutor Emmanuel N. shares his tips for battling your nerves and becoming more confident...
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When it comes to speaking a language, there are two ways of being good at it  the more scholastic way (reading, writing, and speaking all 'by the book') and the more laymans way (mostly conversation-centered, using the common vernacular of a …
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Help! What to Do if You Get Nervous When Speaking Spanish

Do you get nervous when you have to speak Spanish, even if you've taken months -- or years -- of classes or lessons? You're not alone. Read on as Spanish tutor Emmanuel N. shares his tips for battling your nerves and becoming more confident...
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When it comes to speaking a language, there are two ways of being good at it  the more scholastic way (reading, writing, and speaking all 'by the book') and the more laymans way (mostly conversation-centered, using the common vernacular of a

5 Weird Tips for Learning Spanish That Really Work

Have you tried everything to improve your Spanish speaking skills? What about singing your vocabulary? In this article, tutor Dorothy P. is going to show you some unorthodox techniques for learning Spanish that actually work...
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Beginning to learn a new language is fun! Youve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. But what if youve taken lots of classes or worked with a Spanish tutor for a while, and you still feel like a beginner? What if youre that eternal intermediate

7 Simple Ways to Study Japanese

Lots of people are interested in learning Japanese, but they quickly discover that Japanese is not a simple language. With hard work and the right study habits, learning the language can be fun and rewarding. Here are seven easy ways to study Japanese from language teacher Elaina R...
When you're learning a new language, it's important to start small and slowly build on what you're learning in your classes or lessons. Consistent study time and practice will help to reinforce both the writ

Japanese Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts of Mealtime

There are a few important things you should know when you sit down to a Japanese meal. So whether you're visiting Japan or joining some Japanese friends for dinner, learn some basic Japanese etiquette with language tutor Emily G...
Japans culture is very different from American culture, but perhaps the biggest surprise is how the differences touch even the most mundane parts of our daily lives. Meals in Japan, for example, can be very different from the typical American eating experience

25 MORE Spanish Writing Prompts for Beginners

A while back, Spanish tutor Joan B. shared a list of easy writing prompts for practicing Spanish. Readers loved these, so we're back with even MORE Spanish writing prompts to try!
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Writing in Spanish is not only an essential skill on its own; practicing writing will also improve your vocabulary, increase your understanding of grammar concepts, and enhance your communication skills both in written and spoken forms.
The following are 25 Spanish writing prompts that will stimula